M1013 vs Thor
Side-by-side comparison of M1013 (Doosan Robotics Inc.) and Thor (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- M1013South Korea
- ThorUnited States
Year First Available
- M10132015
- Thor—
Verified Deployments
- M10130 Deployments
- Thor0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- M1013$42,000 USD
- Thor$49,500 USD
Availability Status
- M1013ACTIVE
- ThorACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- M10131,300 mm
- Thor2,000 mm
Repeatability
- M1013±0.1 mm
- Thor±0.025 mm
Payload
- M101310 kg
- Thor30 kg
IP Rating
- M1013IP54
- ThorIP69K
Degrees of Freedom
- M10136
- Thor6
Max TCP Speed
- M10131.5 m/s
- Thor3 m/s
Robot Weight
- M1013—
- Thor79 kg
Mounting Options
- M1013floor, ceiling, wall
- Thorfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- M1013Cat4 PLe
- Thornot stated
Force/Torque Sensing
- M1013joint level all
- Thornone
Power/Force Limiting
- M10130.2 N
- Thor—
Duty Cycle
- M101324 7 continuous
- Thor—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- M10131 hrs
- Thor—
No-Code Capable
- M1013Yes
- ThorYes
Offline Programming
- M1013Yes
- Thor—
Programming Interface
- M1013teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros
- Thorno-code visual programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- M1013iso 9283
- Thor—
Tool Changer Support
- M1013manual
- Thor—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- M1013Yes
- Thor—
Wrist Power Supply
- M101324V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
- Thor—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- M1013Python, C++, .NET
- Thor—
ROS Compatible
- M1013Yes
- Thor—
Fieldbus Protocols
- M1013EtherCAT, Profinet
- ThorTCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EthernetIP
Digital Twin Support
- M1013Yes
- Thor—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- M1013$42,000 USD
- Thor$49,500 USD
Warranty
- M10132 yrs
- Thor—
Lead Time
- M10134 wks
- Thor4 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $42,000 USD | $49,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 30 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP69K |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 79 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat4 PLe | not stated |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | none |
| Power/Force Limiting (values differ) | 0.2 N | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros | no-code visual programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | manual | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, .NET | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EthernetIP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $42,000 USD | $49,500 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Lead Time | 4 wks | 4 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Safety I/O Pairs, Time to Redeploy, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | M1013 | Thor |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $42,000 | $49,500 |
| Payback period | 10.1 mo | 11.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $208,000 | $200,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +495% | +405% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes M1013 and Thor?
M1013 is made by Doosan Robotics Inc., based in KR. Thor is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How much does M1013 cost compared to Thor?
M1013 is listed at $42,000. Thor is listed at $49,500.
How do M1013 and Thor compare on the Robo Index?
M1013 grades AA on the Robo Index. Thor grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of M1013 compare to Thor?
M1013 has a reach of 1300 mm. Thor has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are M1013 and Thor in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between M1013 and Thor?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
M1013 vs Thor compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.